Lisht or
el-Lisht is an
Egyptian village located south of
Cairo. It is the site of
Middle Kingdom royal and elite burials, including two
pyramids built by
Amenemhat I and
Senusret I. The two main pyramids were surrounded by smaller pyramids of members of the royal family, and many
mastaba tombs of high officials and their family members. They were constructed throughout the
Twelfth and
Thirteenth Dynasties. The site is also known for the tomb of Senebtisi, found undisturbed and from which a set of jewelry has been recovered. The pyramid complex of Senusret I is the best preserved from this period. The coffins in the tomb of
Sesenebnef present the earliest versions of the
Book of the Dead.